It was also nominated for best picture, art direction, cinematography, costume design, and score. Setting off on a journey to the west in the 1830s, the prescott family run into a man named linus james. How the west was won kindle edition by lamour, louis. Seriously though, remastered for sound and high definition, the special effects in how the west was won come alive. Based on the epic film, this sprawling epic of the old west is both a rousing action saga and a moving family chronicle. Cobb, henry fonda, carolyn jones the g movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 44 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Gunsmoke legend james arness stars as zeb macahn, a. The macahans main theme from how the west was won 1977 a hero for the world. Henry fonda, gregory peck, james stewart, john wayne, george peppard, karl malden, debbie reynolds, richard widmark, lee j. In 1865, the macahans are heading west from virginia to oregon. Filming locations 48 filming dates 1 filming locations. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of how the west was won with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how the west was won.
In 1962 the lyrics home in the meadow, written by sammy cahn were set to the greensleeves tune and sung by debbie reynolds as the theme song to. How the west was won 1963 you can tell from the title how the west was won 1962 that this film wont be a modest, intimate drama. Made with hollywoods finest actors of the day, the story of the pioneer days of the usa is told. Spencer tracy narrates the film, which cost an estimated 15 million. Debbie reynolds auction debbie reynolds and gregory peck costumes from how the west was won. Filmed in panoramic cinerama, this starstudded, epic western adventure is a. The film took three directors, a special widescreen process and a veritable whos who of actors including john wayne, spencer tracy, james stewart, gregory. How the west was won was a massive commercial success. The macahans, a family from virginia, headed by zeb macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the american west. The picture was one of the last oldfashioned epic films made by metrogoldwynmayer. Sung offscreen by dave guard and the whiskeyhill singers. Even a 50 or 60 inch large screen tv cannot begin to do justice to this epic film from the 1960s. At this time, the smilebox version of how the west was won is not available on standard edition dvd.
How the west was won mgms cinerama epic of the american west. Louis during the california gold rush, suffer through the civil war, and finally help build the railroads on the plains and bring law and justice to the frontier. Aug 15, 2010 how the west was won 1962 trailer directors. Played during opening credits and during the intermssion. Cobb, henry fonda, carolyn jones, karl malden, gregory peck, george peppard, robert preston, debbie reynolds, james stewart, eli wallach, john wayne, and richard widmark. Released 1962, how the west was won stars carroll baker, lee j. The film debuted overseas in late 1962 but wasnt released in america until february 1963. Released by rhino movie music r2 72458 containing music from how the west was won 1962. Special edition 3disc dvd with courage, sinew and conflict. How the west was won 1962 alfred newman and ken darby. Each locale had to be devoid of any signs of civilization. The wonderful world of the brothers grimm and how the west was won, both in 1962, were the only traditional storyline movies filmed in 3strip cinerama.
Webbs original screenplay, best editing, and best sound. Directed by john ford, henry hathaway, george marshall. How the west was won was presented in the original 3 strip cinerama process at the arclight cinemas hollywood at the cinerama domein an exclusive one week engagement in the fall of 2003 and again in 2005. With three directors, five interlocked stories, some of movie historys most legendary action scenes and a constellation of acting talent. How the west was won 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Plus, watch over 4,500 free movies on vudu movies on us. Younger members of audiences will most likely not recognize many of the actors and actresses appearing in this movie. How the west was won is a 1962 american metrocolor epicwestern film. Released by rhino movie music r2 72458 containing music from how the. How the west was won is an american western television series that starred james arness, eva marie saint, fionnula flanagan, bruce boxleitner, and richard kiley. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Over 75 per cent of the film was filmed on locations far from the studios in culver city, california.
Zeb finds luke with the simonites but before luke is strong enough to leave, zeb must take the opportunity to find. A family saga covering several decades of westward expansion in the nineteenth century including the gold rush, the civil war, and the building of the railroa. How the west was won is an epic western from 1962,directed by john ford, henry hathaway and george marshall and is composed of five more or less standalone parts. Nov 14, 2017 in 1962 the lyrics home in the meadow, written by sammy cahn were set to the greensleeves tune and sung by debbie reynolds as the theme song to the movie, how the west was won. Download how the west was won full movie video dailymotion. Lange was cast as a showgirl and as a love interest for george peppards character. The search for locations for the filming was one of the most extensive ever inaugurated by a film company. Cobb, carroll baker, carolyn jones, robert preston, and eli wallach in how the west was won 1962. Josh macahan jed macahan josh 26 episodes, 19761979. How the west was won 1962 john ford, henry hathaway. Three legendary directors henry hathaway, john ford, and george marshall combine their skills to tell the story of three families and their travels from the erie canal to california between 1839 and 1889. With james arness, bruce boxleitner, kathryn holcomb, william kirby cullen. With james stewart, john wayne, gregory peck, henry fonda. As usual, this film was shot in hd video high definition widescreen and bluray with dolby digital audio.
A buffalo stampede and a raft caught in some terrifying rapids did make their point to my more primitive nerve centers, but the rest was the old stuff directed and. Loosely based on the 1962 cinerama film of the same name, it aired as a miniseries in 1977, and as a regular series in 1978 and 1979. How the west was won hd movie 1962 free online film. The first, and most extensive, involves a character played by hope lange. May 28, 2015 read wild west movies or how the west was found won lost lied about filmed and forgotten ebook free. Behind the scenes and publicity photos surrounding the production of mgms 1962 feature how the west was won. There are at least eight deleted scenes or deleted parts of the movie that i am aware of. John ford, henry hathaway, george marshall carroll baker, lee j. Rent, buy, and watch movies and tv shows with vudu. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news. How the west was won is the best film ive seen on tcm. Surprisingly for such an american film, how the west was won had its world premiere in the united kingdom at londons casino cinerama theatre on november 2, 1962.
The rivers, the plains, the civil war, the railroad and the outlaws. Music and lyrics by ken darby and robert emmett dolan. Lyrics to the songs on the soundtracks of how the west was won note that the lyrics may differ between the movie, the single cd soundtrack, and the two cd soundtrack versions. A family saga covering several decades of westward expansion in the nineteenth century including the gold rush, the. Kate macahan is waiting with her children laura, jessie and josh on a farm they have built for. I am still in awe of the buffallo stampede in the railway episode, an incredible piece in epic filmaking. Ive now been watching all the episodes of this western on swedish television for the third time 1978, 1989 and 2000.
The smilebox process converts the film as if it was shown on a curved cinerama screen and the smilebox process was used in the documentary cinerama adventure, available as part of the how the west was won special edition on standard dvd and bluray. Without commercial breaks, the full movie how the west was won has a duration of 164 minutes. Its a epic drama in which four generations of a family are followed as pulling westward from new york to the west of the us between 1839 and 1889. How the west was won concerns itself with the rich human stories of our pioneers. How the west was won 1962 frequently asked questions imdb. A buffalo stampede and a raft caught in some terrifying rapids did make their point to my more primitive nerve centers, but the rest was the old stuff directed and acted by the oldstuffers and on. The picture was one of the last oldfashioned epic films made by metrogoldwynmayer to enjoy great success. The film ran at the casino for 123 weeks, ending in april 1965. A family saga covering several decades of westward expansion in the nineteenth century including the gold rush, the civil war, and the building of the railroads. Mar 10, 2019 behind the scenes and publicity photos surrounding the production of mgms 1962 feature how the west was won.
How the west was won tv series 19761979 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Surprisingly, this broad topic is never overwhelming despite its epic treatment. How the west was won soundtrack suite alfred newman youtube. An excaptain by the name of martin grey, who is now a bounty hunter and who also holds a commission as a provost marshal is hunting down army deserters, with luke macahan currently at the top of his list. How the west was won garnered three oscars, for screenplay, film editing, and sound production. How the west was won 1962 setting off on a journey to the west in the 1830s, the prescott family run into a man named linus james stewart, who helps them fight off a pack of thieves. Greensleeves based on how the west was won movie by felixbautista. How the west was won tv is a film directed by burt kennedy, daniel mann with james arness, eva marie saint, bruce boxleitner, kathryn holcomb, year.
The cast is superb with james arness zeb macahan in the lead and bruce boxleitner luke macahan costarring. This is a film made to be shown on a huge screen to show off the huge landscape which is america. How the west was won synopsis three generations of a family go west through a buffalo stampede, the civil war and a train robbery. The fifty years of american westward expansion between the 1830s and 1880s are viewed through the experiences of the prescott and rawlings families, as they migrate by the erie canal, continue over the prairies from st. How the west was won soundtrack from 1962, composed by ken darby, alfred newman. Feb 21, 20 the film debuted overseas in late 1962 but wasnt released in america until february 1963. In one of the most beloved tv western series of all times, the macahan family faces the untamed frontier. Filmed in panoramic cinerama, this starstudded, epic western adventure is a true cinematic classic. Watch online or on your favorite connected device with the vudu app. The will probably be showing the movie again in the spring or summer of 2008, possibly in conjunction with the release of the upcoming deluxe.
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